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CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Sep 19, 2008)

Filed September 19, 2008For Securities:CINF

Summary

Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) filed an 8-K on September 19, 2008, to disclose a news release issued on September 16, 2008, regarding its full-year 2008 outlook. The filing primarily serves as a disclosure mechanism under Regulation FD, providing investors with updated guidance from the company. While the specific details of the outlook are within the referenced news release (Exhibit 99.1), this 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures or forward-looking statements. Investors should refer to the attached news release for the substantive information concerning CINF's expectations for the remainder of 2008.

Key Highlights

  • 1The 8-K filing is primarily for Regulation FD disclosure purposes.
  • 2It includes a news release dated September 16, 2008, titled 'Cincinnati Financial Corporation Comments on Full-year 2008 Outlook'.
  • 3The filing itself does not contain the detailed outlook; investors must consult Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4This report is furnished, not filed, meaning it's not subject to Section 18 liabilities of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5The Chief Financial Officer, Steven J. Johnston, signed the report.
  • 6The filing date is September 19, 2008, with the earliest event reported being September 16, 2008.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose a news release issued by Cincinnati Financial Corporation on September 16, 2008, concerning its full-year 2008 outlook, in compliance with Regulation FD.

The details of the full-year 2008 outlook are contained within the news release dated September 16, 2008, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to that document for specific information.

No, in accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information furnished in this report, including the news release, is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it subject to the liabilities of that Section.

The report is signed by Steven J. Johnston, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, and Treasurer of Cincinnati Financial Corporation.